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In the Vortex of Violence : Lynching, Extralegal Justice, and the State in Post-Revolutionary Mexico /
"In the Vortex of Violence examines the uncharted history of lynching in post-revolutionary Mexico. Based on a collection of previously untapped sources, the book examines why lynching became a persistent practice during a period otherwise characterized by political stability and decreasing lev...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oakland, California
University of California Press
[2020]
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| Colección: | Violence in Latin American history ;
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | "In the Vortex of Violence examines the uncharted history of lynching in post-revolutionary Mexico. Based on a collection of previously untapped sources, the book examines why lynching became a persistent practice during a period otherwise characterized by political stability and decreasing levels of violence. It explores how state formation processes, as well as religion, perceptions of crime, and mythical beliefs, contributed to shaping people's understanding of lynching as a legitimate form of justice. Extending the history of lynching beyond the United States, this book offers key insights into the cultural, historical, and political issues behind the violent phenomenon and its continued practice in Latin America today"-- |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xv, 212 pages) illustrations, map |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0520975324 9780520975323 |